A Company May Seek to Patent an Invention Even If

question 28

Multiple Choice

A company may seek to patent an invention even if it has no intentions of commercializing it.Which of the following is not an important reason for such strategic patenting?

• A)To block competitors' opportunities for innovation
• B)To generate licensing revenue
• C)To increase the company's bargaining power when negotiating cross-licensing deals with other companies
• D)To increase the reputation of company's R&D department

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